The Office of Medical-Engineering Collaboration supports the research and development of medical devices to be used in clinical settings, by linking clinical needs with engineering needs.
In collaboration with government agencies and organizations involved in medical-engineering work, the office also supports the presentation of clinical needs, human resource development for companies developing medical devices, overseas development, and study sessions on medical device development.

• Clinical Needs & Innovation Connect
  Connecting unmet clinical needs with innovative solutions from Japanese industry.
• Clinical Observership & Immersion Program for Industry
  Gaining first-hand insights into clinical practice, global healthcare systems, and partnership opportunities.
• MINC: Medical Innovation by NCGM and Commons Study group on the latest trends in overseas medical equipment and devices
• SMEDO: Supporting business plan of Medical Equipment Development for Overseas based on local needs

Achievement

■Clinical Needs & Innovation Connect
Connecting unmet clinical needs with innovative solutions from Japanese industry.
- Held 20 times since 2016
- Clinical needs presentations: 338 topics in total (including repeat presentations)
- Joint research: 23 cases.

■Clinical Observership & Immersion Program for Industry
Gaining first-hand insights into clinical practice, global healthcare systems, and partnership opportunities.
- Held for 13 terms since 2017
- Total 67 trainees (3 to 6 students per term)

【Target Participants】
Representatives from private companies those are　considering international development of medical devices.

【Hospital Tours】
Medical Device Management Room, Simulation Center, Emergency Medical Center, Angiography/IVR and Endoscopy Room, etc

■SMEDO: Supporting business plan of Medical Equipment Development for Overseas based on local needs
FY 2016–2022
- Vietnam: 5 times
- Cambodia: 1 time
- Company participants: 25 in total
FY 2020
- Not implemented due to COVID-19
FY 2021
- Held online session in Vietnam
FY 2022
- Held on-site visit in Vietnam in February 2023.
FY 2023
- Held on-site visit in Indonesia in November 2023.
FY 2024
- Held on-site visit in Indonesia in December 2024.
FY 2025
- Held on-site visit in the Philippines in November 2025.

■MINC: Medical Innovation by NCGM and Commons
Study the latest trends in overseas medical equipment and devices
- Held 37 times from 2017 to March 2026.
- Hold study session every three months

Member

Update date: February 01, 2026

Member
Director	Moto KIMURA
Deputy Director Director Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	Yutaka MARUOKA
Manager	Naoko KURIMURA
Chief Radiological Technologist	Yasuharu SUGAWARA
Manager Clinical Engineering Technologist	Takashi FUKAYA
Specially Appointed Researcher	Akiko HAMANA
Specially Appointed Researcher	Honoka KUMAGAI
Administrative Assistant	Kanako KANAYAMA

Results

As a result of matching with companies, several devices have been commercialized.